If some of your relatives or friends are still wondering what to get them for Christmas and you can't think of anything, then we may have the right thing for you. You can simply give sweets as a gift, because who doesn't love sweets? If the idea seems a little boring at first, then take a look at the gift ideas below. We don't mean just giving away the sweets like that. Instead, there are creative ways you can wrap them as gifts so they look anything but boring. In addition, you can buy the sweets or make them yourself. Homemade Christmas cookies or chocolates are a great idea, don't you think? Well, then get started now and prepare your Christmas presents!
Decorate jars with sweets as Rudolf and Santa Claus
You can get packaging particularly quickly and easily if you use mason jars. If you don't want the contents to be visible right away, you can also use an opaque box or cover the glass entirely. Otherwise, just decorate the mason jar with these original labels. It doesn't necessarily have to be these Christmas characters either, if you can think of something else. Make the signs out of craft paper. The red noses are particularly original. These consist of simple red chewing gum that are glued to the glass with hot glue. You can then write on the gift tags as you wish.
Fill glasses creatively
In general, glasses are great to use as packaging. To ensure that the contents also look attractive, the sweets should be arranged according to a specific system. Otherwise the gift will appear chaotic and unsympathetic. For example, layers are very suitable. First create one layer in one color or with the same motif and then move on to the next. The result should then look something like this example. To make the glass look like a gift, you can decorate it with a bow. However, since it will most likely slip off the glass, it is recommended that you glue it in place. One dot of hot glue should be enough.
Gingerbread men with candy canes
Here you can see an idea how you canhomemade sweetscan use as a gift. It is a gingerbread man whose arms are placed in front of his body before baking. Be sure to leave an opening so that a candy cane or other candy can be inserted after baking, as if the gingerbread man were holding it himself. You are welcome to use a fireproof object as a support when baking. Once the gingerbread cookies have cooled, they are decorated with icing or icing and decorated with candy canes. Don't forget the sign with a message or greeting.
Marshmallow reindeer
If you're not a fan of baking, make it easier for yourself and use ready-made sweets as gifts. This way you can make reindeer like this, for example. Melt milk chocolate in a double boiler, skewer marshmallows and dip them in the chocolate until they are completely covered. While the chocolate is still liquid, you should also add the Smarties. Once the chocolate is solid again, it won't stick. You get the antlers from small pretzels, which you cut in half and stick into the marshmallows. It is best to use transparent foil for packaging, as is also used for bouquets. Carefully wrap them around the reindeer from above and tie them below the marshmallow with a pretty ribbon. You can also use cute gift ideas like these as an added accent or decoration for larger gifts.
Edible tree decorations
You can see a combination of natural materials and delicious chocolates here. First, a Christmas tree is made from simple branches. Then distribute the chocolates on the horizontal branches at an even distance from each other. You can decorate the top with a star, which can also be used as a Christmas cookie. Don't forget a piece of string to hang the candy tree with. It is best to use hot glue as glue. Find more ideas for DIY Christmas gifts with chocolatesin this article.
Scatter decoration in light bulbs
The sweets don't necessarily have to be for immediate consumption. This applies, among other things, to sprinkles or colored sugar, as used in this example. Serve as original packagingold light bulbs. The idea is a great addition if you plan to give baking mixes as gifts. Alternatively, the pretty light bulbs with sweets as gifts can also be used as tree decorations and then eaten. Sprinkles come in a variety of shapes and colors, so they will definitely make an interesting impression.
Idea for a colorful bouquet of sweets
Use different candies and arrange them into an interesting bouquet. If these have Christmas colors or shapes, the effect is even enhanced. Fruit gum sweets, lollipops and candy canes are suitable. You can also do moreElements and decorationsuse when putting together the bouquet. Here, for example, artificial branches with berries were used to make the sweet bouquet fuller. It's best to use a transparent vase or glass so that the inside can be seen.
Rentier-M&Ms
This idea can also be used for crafting. Use M&M's or other sweets that you wrap in transparent foil. Make sure that you do not fill the packet too much and that the sweets you choose can be pushed to the side a little. Clip a wooden clothespin into the middle of the packaging and paint it brown in advance. Add googly eyes, a red pom-pom nose and pipe cleaner antlers and you're done!
Edible Gift – Bowl of melted candy
This is also a very original idea for sweets as gifts. These are bowls made from Christmas mints. And the project isn’t difficult at all! Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Place the first candy in the middle and spread six more around it. Then create a third row. Now place the baking tray in the preheated oven and prepare an ovenproof bowl. You shouldn't let the sweets out of your sight. The goal is for them to start melting just slightly so that their edges stick to each other. If the mixture is too liquid, the whole thing won't work.
Then take the tray out of the oven, place the bowl on top of the candies and turn the whole thing over to shape the candies using the bowl. Be careful not to burn yourself! Now let the sweet bowl cool down. You can then fill them with additional sweets or other gifts before giving them away.
